Workforce Development within the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services (DMH/DD/SAS) is intended to enhance the education, training and professional development of staff members who work with consumers across disability groups and in policy management. Services include:
-Training professionals, paraprofessionals and other direct service providers on evidence-based practices (that is, using scientific studies and research to determine the best interventions and treatments).
-Enhancing staff members’ professional knowledge in mental health, developmental disabilities and substance abuse.
This service is carried out through various contracts.